Drawing and Painting

Beginning Observational Drawing: Composition and Perspective (Summer 2012)

Beginning Observational Drawing Series

This series of three-week classes is suitable for students with varied backgrounds and experiences in drawing. Each class will introduce students to the specific tools, techniques, vocabulary, and creative possibilities of this medium.

Thursday
Jul 12 - Jul 26
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Beginning Observational Drawing: Light and Shadow (Summer 2012)

Beginning Observational Drawing Series

This series of three-week classes is suitable for students with varied backgrounds and experiences in drawing. Each class will introduce students to the specific tools, techniques, vocabulary, and creative possibilities of this medium.

Thursday
Jun 21 - Jul 5
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Beginning Observational Drawing: Space and Contour (Summer 2012)

Beginning Observational Drawing Series

This series of three-week classes is suitable for students with varied backgrounds and experiences in drawing. Each class will introduce students to the specific tools, techniques, vocabulary, and creative possibilities of this medium.

Thursday
May 31 - Jun 14
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Beginning Painting (Summer 2012)

This introductory class is tailored to those who have never painted and who are ready to take the plunge, and for more advanced painters who want to keep their current skills honed.

Monday
Jun 4 - Aug 6
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Drawing through a Lens (Fall 2012)

Explore the relationship between art and science. Examine the microscopic world of plants and insects from direct observation through a lens.

Online - Asynchronous
Aug 27 - Dec 14
asynchronous
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Life Drawing (Summer 2012)

The act of drawing from the live human form can feel intimidating. The key to success lies in a sound understanding of the creative problem-solving process, in combination with an acknowledgment and recognition of one's own "creative DNA."

Thursday
May 31 - Aug 2
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Life Drawing Co-op (Summer 2012)

Sundays, 1:00–5:00 p.m. / Mondays, 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Throughout the year, Continuing Studies sponsors the Life Drawing Co-op, an open session for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. While an MCAD staff member is present to facilitate, there is no instruction provided. / Drawing horses and easels are available. / Cash only, please. / There is no registration—just show up!

• Semester Unlimited Pass: $50, all students

• Daily Drop-In Rate:

• General public: $6 for Sundays, $5 for Mondays

Monday, Sunday
Jun 4 - Aug 6
Sundays 1:00-5:00 p.m./Mondays 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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The Travel Sketchbook: Drawing on Location (Summer 2012)

Become a tourist in your own city and create personalized travel memories that surpass any photograph! Whether sketching the great cities of the world, or traveling down the lane of everyday life, learn the techniques to create a travel sketchbook while exploring Minneapolis with fresh eyes.

Saturday
Jul 7 - Aug 4
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Watercolor Blast (Summer 2012)

People are drawn to watercolors due to their vibrant, delicate, and luminous qualities. Students in this class will work from observation, photographs, and their imaginations to create translucent works using this versatile medium.

Monday
Jun 11 - Jul 16
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Life Drawing Co-op (Spring 2012)

Sundays, 1:00-5:00 p.m. / Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Jan 22-May 7 (no co-op on March 25 and 26, April 1 and 8)

Throughout the year, Continuing Studies sponsors the Life Drawing Co-op, an open session for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. While an MCAD staff member is present to facilitate, there is no instruction provided. * Drawing horses and easels are available. * Cash only, please. * There is no registration—just show up!

Cost:

* Students enrolled in an MCAD Continuing Studies class: $4

Monday, Sunday
Jan 22 - May 7
Sundays 1:00-5:00 p.m./Mondays 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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